John M. Dankovich joined Cumberland Trust’s Corporate Development team in 2025. In his role, John collaborates with estate planning attorneys, financial advisors, CPAs, and other professional advisors to deliver personalized trust solutions to individuals and families nationwide.

John has more than 35 years of experience as a financial advisor with a demonstrated history of generating new business in the areas of financial planning, insurance, and investment management. His extensive knowledge of financial and estate planning drive new business while promoting Cumberland Trust’s beneficiary-friendly directed trust model.

Most recently, John was a founding partner of MKD Wealth, where he served high-net-worth clients and their families for 17 years. Previously, John has served as an advanced planning specialist for a national life insurance company, a tax CPA, and an estate and tax planning attorney.

John is the co-author and co-editor of “The Future of You: Providing Clarity Where Life Intersects Wealth”. He also appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show for a segment on teaching young children about money and financial matters.

John earned a J.D. from Wayne State University Law School. He received a BBA degree in Accounting from Westen Michigan University. John is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and a Certified Life Underwriter (CLU).

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